Empire Rushmore 35" Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Insert
The Empire Rushmore 35" is a direct-vent gas fireplace insert with Empire's TruFlame dual burner for an existing wood-burning fireplace, up to 39,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or 35,000 on propane, venting up the chimney through a 3" and a 4" flexible liner.
Model numbers DVCT35CBN95N (natural gas) and DVCT35CBN95P (propane) are intermittent pilot and come with a multi-function remote. A surround, a log set and a liner are required and ordered separately, and the insert is approved for bedrooms in the US and Canada.
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The Rushmore 35": A Direct Vent Gas Insert for Your Wood-Burning Fireplace
The insert is 34 3/4" wide, 24" high and 18 9/16" deep, with a 29 1/4" x 19 7/8" viewing area. It fits a listed wood-burning masonry or factory-built fireplace with an opening of at least 24 1/2" high, 35 1/4" wide at the front, 25 3/4" at the rear and 19" deep (less the surround depth), and a flue at least 8" in diameter.
A 3" exhaust and a 4" intake liner run up the existing chimney, up to 40 ft, to a vertical termination cap. The original non-combustible hearth stays, at least 16" deep and the width of the fireplace, and the included 120 VAC cord plugs into an outlet on the hearth or a junction box in the old firebox.
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Features
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Heat: up to 39,000 Btu/hr on natural gas or 35,000 on propane, down to 11,000 or 12,000.
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TruFlame dual burner: front and rear burners with a glowing ember bed.
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Intermittent pilot: with a multi-function remote included.
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Direct vent: a 3" exhaust and a 4" intake flexible liner up the existing chimney, up to 40 ft, to a vertical termination.
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Approved for bedrooms: in the US and Canada.
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Surround required: black 3-sided surrounds from 40" x 29" to 52" x 36", flush surrounds or a custom surround.
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Log set and liner required: driftwood or traditional charred ceramic fiber logs and one of four liners, ordered separately.
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Optional fronts: forged iron fronts and beveled frames.
Package Contents
- Rushmore 35" direct-vent gas fireplace insert
- Barrier screen
- Multi-function remote
- 120 VAC power cord
A surround, a log set and a liner are required and ordered separately (see below).
What to Order With It
The insert ships with its barrier screen and remote. It needs a surround, a log set and a liner before it can be installed and run.
Required – Surround (choose one that covers the fireplace opening):
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Surround, 3-Sided, 1-Piece, 40" W x 29" H x 1" D, Black (DS35631BL)
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Surround, 3-Sided, 1-Piece, 44" W x 31" H x 1" D, Black (DS35961BL)
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Surround, 3-Sided, 1-Piece, 48" W x 33" H x 1" D, Black (DS351071BL)
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Surround, 3-Sided, 1-Piece, 52" W x 36" H x 1" D, Black (DS351271BL)
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Surround, Flush, 3-Sided, 1-Piece, 40" W x 29" H, Black (DS3563BL)
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Surround, Flush, 3-Sided, 1-Piece, 48" W x 33" H, Black (DS35107BL)
Required – Log set (choose one):
Required – Liner (choose one):
Optional – Custom surrounds and shroud (custom surrounds use Empire's order form):
Optional – Forged iron fronts (an inset needs the matching forged iron frame):
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Forged Iron Frame, Black (DFF35BL)
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Forged Iron Frame, Distressed Pewter (DFF35FPD)
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Forged Iron Frame, Oil-Rubbed Bronze (DFF35FBZT)
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Forged Iron Inset, Arch, Black (DFF35RBL)
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Forged Iron Inset, Rectangle, Black (DFF35CBL)
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Forged Iron Inset, Arch, Distressed Pewter (DFF35RPD)
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Forged Iron Inset, Rectangle, Distressed Pewter (DFF35CPD)
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Forged Iron Inset, Arch, Oil-Rubbed Bronze (DFF35RBZT)
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Forged Iron Inset, Rectangle, Oil-Rubbed Bronze (DFF35CBZT)
Optional – Beveled frames:
Optional – Conversion kits:
Specifications
| Model numbers |
DVCT35CBN95N, DVCT35CBN95P |
| Appliance dimensions |
34 3/4" W x 24" H x 18 9/16" D |
| Minimum fireplace opening |
24 1/2" H x 35 1/4" W at the front x 25 3/4" W at the rear x 19" D (subtract the surround depth from the depth); 8" minimum flue diameter |
| Viewing area |
29 1/4" x 19 7/8" (W x H) |
| Fuel |
Natural gas (N) or propane (P); field conversion with a certified kit |
| Input, maximum |
39,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 35,000 Btu/hr propane |
| Input, minimum |
11,000 Btu/hr natural gas; 12,000 Btu/hr propane |
| Venting |
Direct vent through the existing chimney with a 3" and a 4" flexible liner to a vertical termination, up to 40 ft |
| Control |
Intermittent pilot with multi-function remote |
| Burner |
TruFlame dual burner (front and rear) |
| Surround, log set and liner |
Required, ordered separately |
| Barrier screen |
Included |
| Gas connection |
3/8" MIF inlet shutoff valve |
| Listing |
ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33 |
| Bedroom |
May be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting room (USA and Canada) |
| High altitude |
Above 2,000 ft in the US the input may need to be reduced with a smaller orifice; see the manual |
| Manufactured (mobile) home |
May be installed into a listed wood-burning fireplace in an aftermarket, permanently located manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home where state or local codes allow |
| Style |
Traditional insert |
Installation Requirements
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Fireplace: installs in a listed wood-burning masonry or factory-built fireplace that has been cleaned and inspected and has at least the minimum opening above. The damper must be removed or locked fully open. Firebrick, glass doors, screen rails and grates can be removed from a factory-built fireplace to gain space.
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Hearth: no extra hearth extension is needed, but the original non-combustible hearth must stay in place, at least 16" deep and the width of the fireplace; wood, vinyl or carpet may not sit directly in front of the insert.
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Clearances: at least 8" from the side of the opening to a perpendicular combustible side wall and 36" from the top of the opening to the ceiling; zero clearance to the hearth below the insert.
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Mantel: a combustible mantel or trim can project 1 3/4" at 12" above the opening, up to 12" at 21"; follow the mantel and trim chart in the installation manual.
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Venting: a 3" exhaust and 4" intake flexible liner run up the existing chimney to a vertical termination cap, up to 40 ft; the termination must meet the minimum height above the roof shown in the manual.
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Power: a 120 VAC cord is included; a junction box in the old firebox or a nearby outlet on the hearth can supply it, with GFCI protection where codes require.
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Installation: must be installed by a qualified installer per the installation manual and local codes. In Massachusetts the installation must be done by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
Make It Yours: Surround, Logs, Liner and Front
The black 3-sided one-piece surrounds come 40" x 29", 44" x 31", 48" x 33" or 52" x 36", 1" deep, and the flush 3-sided surrounds come 40" x 29" or 48" x 33". Custom 3-sided and 4-sided surrounds (the 4-sided for raised installs) are ordered to size, and the SH1BL shroud, 48" x 35 3/4" plus a 2" bottom panel, goes with a surround for a larger opening.
Inside, choose ceramic fiber driftwood (LS35DINF) or traditional charred (LS35TINF) logs, and a whitewashed herringbone brick, rustic brick, Old World stone or black ceramic glass liner with a matte black ceiling and floor. Forged iron fronts come in black, distressed pewter or oil-rubbed bronze, as a frame alone or a frame with an arch or rectangle inset in the same finish, and 1 1/2" beveled frames come in textured black, brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze.
Bring the Rushmore 35" Home with Dreamwood Living
The Rushmore 35" suits a living room, family room or bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace you would rather run on gas.
Reach out to our team and we will help you measure the fireplace and pick the surround, logs, liner and front.
FAQs
Which Rushmore is right for me?
The Rushmore 35" is the larger insert, at up to 39,000 Btu/hr. We carry six Rushmore models, each with Empire's TruFlame dual burner (a front and a rear burner) and a log set and liner chosen separately. The clean-face Rushmore 36", 40" and 50" are zero-clearance direct-vent fireplaces for a framed wall, at up to 40,000, 47,500 or 56,500 Btu/hr on natural gas. The Rushmore 40" See-Through shows the fire on both sides at up to 60,500 Btu/hr, and with the outdoor kit one side can be outdoors. The Rushmore 30" and 35" inserts go into an existing wood-burning fireplace, vent up the chimney through a 3" and a 4" flexible liner and need a surround, at up to 30,000 or 39,000 Btu/hr.
Will it fit my fireplace?
It needs a listed wood-burning masonry or factory-built fireplace, cleaned and inspected, with an opening of at least 24 1/2" high, 35 1/4" wide at the front, 25 3/4" at the rear and 19" deep (less the surround depth), and a flue at least 8" in diameter. The damper must be removed or locked fully open, and firebrick, glass doors, screen rails and grates can be removed from a factory-built fireplace to gain space.
What do I need to order with it?
A surround, a log set and a liner. The barrier screen and multi-function remote come with it; fronts, beveled frames and conversion kits are optional.
What venting does it need?
A 3" exhaust and a 4" intake flexible liner run up the existing chimney to a vertical termination cap, up to 40 ft. The termination must meet the minimum height above the roof shown in the installation manual.
How close can it go to a wall or mantel?
At least 8" from the side of the opening to a perpendicular combustible side wall and 36" from the top of the opening to the ceiling. A combustible mantel or trim can project 1 3/4" at 12" above the opening, up to 12" at 21"; follow the mantel and trim chart in the installation manual.
Can it go in a bedroom?
Yes. It may be installed in a bedroom or bed-sitting room in the US and Canada.
Can I switch it between natural gas and propane?
Yes, with a certified multi-function conversion kit: 38499 (natural gas to propane) or 38500 (propane to natural gas).
Documents & Downloads
Warranty
Empire limited parts warranty, from the warranty section of the installation manual:
- Combustion chamber, heat exchanger and factory-installed glass: limited lifetime
- All other components, except remote controls, thermostats, accessories and replacement parts: 3 years
- Remote controls, thermostats, accessories and parts: 1 year
The warranty covers parts for the original purchaser. Full terms, including what is not covered, are in the warranty section of the installation manual.
